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Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
American Traveler
San Angelo, Texas, United States
Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Nights
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
$2,426.04/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and Trauma Level II hospital experience.
Details
Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit setting
Night shift, 4x12 hours, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
13-week assignment
Performs ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and IMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
Cares for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
Administers medications via aerosol, MDI, and other delivery systems including Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, and others
Performs airway management including intubation/extubation assist, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
Draws and interprets arterial blood gases
Performs chest physiotherapy and pulmonary hygiene
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
CRT or RRT certification accepted
BLS and RRT certifications required
ACLS, NIHSS, and Nursys verification required
Teaching hospital experience required
Trauma Level II hospital experience required
Prior travel experience required
License required if applicable
License must be in-hand at time of consideration
Additional Information
Facility conducts its own onsite drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results
Candidates should avoid any products, including CBD, that could result in a positive drug screen
Must be able to complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting an offer or have a plan in place for timely completion
Candidates must reside more than 110 miles from the facility to be considered
Local candidates are not accepted
Hours per week: 48
Hours per shift: 12
Who can apply
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